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Rabbi Gil Student

Rabbi Gil Student is the publisher and editor-in-chief of TorahMusings.com. He writes frequently in Jewish newspapers and magazines, serving as a regular contributor to Jewish Action, The Jewish Link of New Jersey, The Jewish Echo and The Vues. Rabbi Student serves on the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of America, on the editorial board of the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Action magazine and as the magazine’s book editor.

Articles by Rabbi Gil Student

Air Force Bases in Halacha

I. Military Encampments In Halacha With the recent stunning military success in Israel’s initial attack on Iran, it is an opportunity to celebrate the Israeli

When to Attack Iran

I. A Time for War Early morning last Friday, Israel attacked Iran in a multi-pronged effort that was wildly successful in its initial stages and

Are Interfaith Chapels Kosher?

Hospitals, airports and universities often include interfaith chapels which are intended to accommodate individuals of all faiths for individual or group prayer. This religious accommodation

Can AI Write a Sefer?

I. AI Authorship Is it permissible to study Torah from a sefer— a text of Torah scholarship — written by artificial intelligence (AI)? There are

Can You Teach Torah to AI?

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) raises new and sometimes unexpected halachic questions. Among them is whether it is permissible to teach Torah to

AI Companions: Ethical and Halachic Reflections

Recent technological developments have enabled the creation of increasingly lifelike AI-powered companions, ranging from chatbots to humanoid robots. As usual, technology continues to progress without

AI, Golem and Not-So-Silly Questions

I. Golem and Minyan We are witnessing a major transformation of information and technology with the growth of artificial intelligence (AI). To my frustration, much

Who Owns the Matzah?

When you eat matzah at the Pesach Seder, you have to eat matzah that you own. The Gemara (Pesachim 38a) equates the mitzvos of eating

Can AI Do Your Homework?

I. Artificial Intelligence and School Work Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made great progress over recent years. The trickle that began in late 2022 has